During the preparation for the bout, which was scheduled for October 12, Denis Boytsov injured elbow. This will bring a lot of pain and discomfort. Surveys showed that it is necessary to have surgery on his elbow. Yesterday, in a clinic in Hamburg, this operation was successfully carried out.

"The operation went well, I feel great. Unfortunately, we had to" fall" for some time from the process of training. Injury received during sparring, has not allowed me to continue to train for a fight, there was a severe pain in the elbow. Everybody now in the past, when I restore again into battle. Thanks to all my fans for their support! "- said Denis Boytsov.

Damn, another surgery? Anybody else starting to get the feeling that this guy will have to retire due to injuries before he even beats a top 10 guy? I feel bad for the guy, but geeze. Time to think of long term health here.